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Battlefield Tours with Touch Africa
Safaris
We have a standard
battlefield tour
available. You are welcome to enquire about any
modifications or combinations that may be of interest to
you.
Pivotal Battles of South Africa Tour:
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Blood River |
(Voortrekkers 1838) |
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Isandlwana |
(Anglo-Zulu War 1879) |
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Rorke's Drift |
(Anglo-Zulu War 1879) |
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Majuba |
(1st Boer War 1880
-1881) |
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Ladysmith |
(2nd Boer War 1899 -1902) |
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Spioenkop |
(2nd Boer War
1899 -1902) |
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Touch Africa Safaris Home |
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Special Interest |
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Pivotal Battles Tour
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| Day 1 |
Pick up in Johannesburg / Pretoria
area. Depart early and drive over the central plateau
region to arrive at Majuba mid-morning. A short climb to
the top of the hill give a great panorama of the
battlefield. A short stop in the little town of Utrecht
for lunch and then continue to the Blood River / Ncome
site. Afternoon exploring the site and visiting the two
museums there. Overnight in Dundee. |
| Day 2 |
After breakfast we first
visit Isandlwana for the morning. The afternoon is spent
exploring the site of Rorke's Drift. Overnight
Fugitive's Drift Lodge. |
| Day 3 |
In the morning we first
take a walk to Fugitive's Drift - the site where
Melville and Goghill were killed. Late in the morning we
move on to Ladysmith via Elandslaagte. The afternoon is
spent at the "Siege Museum" and if time permits we can
explore the town. Overnight Ladysmith. |
| Day 4 |
The tour explores the
sites of Colenso, Vaalkrans and Spioenkop. Overnight at
a lodge in the Spioenkop area |
| Day 5 |
The tour returns to
Johannesburg via the Oliviershoek Pass to arrive in the
mid-afternoon. |
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